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Amos 8:14
They that swear by the sin of Samaria, and say, Thy god, O Dan, liveth; and, The manner of Beersheba liveth; even they shall fall, and never rise up again.

Beer-sheba.

Deuteronomy 16:21
Thou shalt not plant thee a grove of any trees near unto the altar of the LORD thy God, which thou shalt make thee.

Judges 3:7
And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and forgat the LORD their God, and served Baalim and the groves.

called.

Genesis 4:26
And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

Genesis 12:8
And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent,having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.

Genesis 26:23,25,33
And he went up from thence to Beersheba…

on the name.

everlasting.

Deuteronomy 33:27
The eternal Godis thy refuge, and underneathare the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroythem.

Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thouart God.

Isaiah 40:28
Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard,that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary?there is no searching of his understanding.

and there he called upon the name of the LORD
Calling upon the name of the LORD indicates an act of worship and prayer. This phrase suggests that Abraham is acknowledging God's sovereignty and expressing his dependence on Him. It reflects a personal relationship with God, a recurring theme in Abraham's life. This act of worship at Beersheba establishes the location as a place of spiritual significance, where Abraham publicly declares his faith. This practice of calling on God's name is seen throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of invoking God's presence and guidance.

the Eternal God
The title "Eternal God" (El Olam in Hebrew) highlights God's everlasting nature and unchanging character. This is the first time this specific title is used in the Bible, underscoring the timelessness and faithfulness of God. It reassures Abraham of God's perpetual covenant and promises. The concept of God's eternal nature is echoed in other scriptures, such asIsaiah 40:28 andPsalm 90:2, which affirm God's existence beyond time and His unending authority. This acknowledgment of God's eternal nature serves as a foundation for Abraham's faith and trust in God's promises.

• Planting a tree after concluding peace with Abimelech (Genesis 21:27-32) shows Abraham settling in faith instead of wandering in uncertainty.

• A tamarisk thrives in arid land; its slow growth signals long-term confidence that God will keep His promises. Compare Abraham’s earlier altars inGenesis 12:7 and 13:18—each physical act marked a fresh step of obedience.

• Later, Joshua records a covenant memorial “under the oak” (Joshua 24:26), echoing this idea of living witnesses to God’s faithfulness.

• “So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath” (Genesis 21:31). The city’s name means “well of the oath,” reminding every passerby of God’s provision and the peace He gave Abraham.

• Beersheba becomes a family landmark: Isaac re-opens the well and experiences the same divine reassurance (Genesis 26:23-33). Jacob, departing for Egypt, offers sacrifices there and hears God’s voice (Genesis 46:1-4).

• From Beersheba Elijah begins his wilderness journey (1 Kings 19:3), showing how the site remains a spiritual gateway for generations.

• “Called upon” is Abraham’s regular rhythm of worship (Genesis 12:8; 13:4). He never builds only for himself; he always builds toward God.

• Publicly invoking the LORD anchors his life and household to the covenant. Later Scripture extends the same invitation: “Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved” (Joel 2:32;Romans 10:13).

• By placing the tree beside the well and coupling it with worship, Abraham intertwines daily provision with spiritual dependence.

• The title highlights God’s unchanging nature: “Before the mountains were born… from everlasting to everlasting You are God” (Psalm 90:2).

• Because the LORD is eternal, the covenant cannot expire; time cannot erode promises made by the One “who does not faint or grow weary” (Isaiah 40:28).

• Revelation opens and closes with the same assurance: God is “the Alpha and the Omega… who is, and was, and is to come” (Revelation 1:8). Abraham’s acknowledgement aligns his finite life with that infinite framework.

By planting a lasting tree in the covenant town of Beersheba, Abraham stakes his future—and the future of his descendants—on the everlasting character of God. The simple scene weaves together settlement, remembrance, worship, and hope: a living tree by a life-giving well, pointing every observer to the Eternal God whose promises never run dry.

And called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God.--Heb.,on the name of Jehovah, El 'olam(comp.Genesis 4:26). InGenesis 14:22, Abraham claimed for Jehovah that he wasEl 'elyon,the supreme God; inGenesis 17:1, Jehovah reveals Himself asEl shaddai,the almighty God; and now Abraham claims for Him the attribute of eternity. As he advanced in holiness, Abraham also grew in knowledge of the manifold nature of the Deity, and we also more clearly understand why the Hebrews called God, not El, but Elohim. In the plural appellation all the Divine attributes were combined. El might be 'elyon,orshaddai,or'olam;Elohim was all in one. . . .